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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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